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we like to talk GREEN.. worry about environmental impact of carbon emissions, we experience the sharp end of climate change as a result of years of pollution etc, and yet when it comes to taking practical steps that reduces pressure on the environment, we panic.. "not in my backyard".. hope I'm wrong on this one, and hope that WC takes the lead in causing a step change in attitudes..

we like to talk GREEN.. worry about environmental impact of carbon emissions, we experience the sharp end of climate change as a result of years of pollution etc, and yet when it comes to taking practical steps that reduces pressure on the environment, we panic.. "not in my backyard".. hope I'm wrong on this one, and hope that WC takes the lead in causing a step change in attitudes..eureka+

we like to talk GREEN.. worry about environmental impact of carbon emissions, we experience the sharp end of climate change as a result of years of pollution etc, and yet when it comes to taking practical steps that reduces pressure on the environment, we panic.. "not in my backyard".. hope I'm wrong on this one, and hope that WC takes the lead in causing a step change in attitudes..

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loosewoman says...9:19am Mon 10 Mar 14

I agree. A lot of the people who are against this are, quite frankly, scare-mongering and exaggerating the alleged 'blot on the landscape'. In my village, which is near the site, one resident angrily wrote to the Gazette complaining that the parish council had agreed to support the application without holding a referendum - ignoring the fact that (a) referendums cost a large amount of money which all the parishioners would have to pay for, and (b) there isn't a single house in the village from which the solar farm could be seen. Absolutely ridiculous.

I agree. A lot of the people who are against this are, quite frankly, scare-mongering and exaggerating the alleged 'blot on the landscape'. In my village, which is near the site, one resident angrily wrote to the Gazette complaining that the parish council had agreed to support the application without holding a referendum - ignoring the fact that (a) referendums cost a large amount of money which all the parishioners would have to pay for, and (b) there isn't a single house in the village from which the solar farm could be seen. Absolutely ridiculous.loosewoman

I agree. A lot of the people who are against this are, quite frankly, scare-mongering and exaggerating the alleged 'blot on the landscape'. In my village, which is near the site, one resident angrily wrote to the Gazette complaining that the parish council had agreed to support the application without holding a referendum - ignoring the fact that (a) referendums cost a large amount of money which all the parishioners would have to pay for, and (b) there isn't a single house in the village from which the solar farm could be seen. Absolutely ridiculous.

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Localactivist says...10:13am Mon 10 Mar 14

I think it's a good scheme which ticks all the right boxes - low-grade land, well-hidden, plans to improve biodiversity etc. And the developers are offering a substantial community benefit fund - which many don't - and in my view is going to be increasingly important for green energy projects in future to get communities to accept change.

I think it's a good scheme which ticks all the right boxes - low-grade land, well-hidden, plans to improve biodiversity etc. And the developers are offering a substantial community benefit fund - which many don't - and in my view is going to be increasingly important for green energy projects in future to get communities to accept change.Localactivist

I think it's a good scheme which ticks all the right boxes - low-grade land, well-hidden, plans to improve biodiversity etc. And the developers are offering a substantial community benefit fund - which many don't - and in my view is going to be increasingly important for green energy projects in future to get communities to accept change.

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Mrs Donnyfly says...10:51pm Tue 11 Mar 14

eureka said..." we experience the sharp end of climate change as a result of years of pollution" Proof please...

eureka said..." we experience the sharp end of climate change as a result of years of pollution"
Proof please...Mrs Donnyfly

eureka said..." we experience the sharp end of climate change as a result of years of pollution" Proof please...

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brandx says...3:40pm Wed 12 Mar 14

I have just heard that Tory MP, Claire Perry, has been on to Jane Scott and the decision on this important application has been delayed. Pray, just what is going on?

I have just heard that Tory MP, Claire Perry, has been on to Jane Scott and the decision on this important application has been delayed. Pray, just what is going on?brandx

I have just heard that Tory MP, Claire Perry, has been on to Jane Scott and the decision on this important application has been delayed. Pray, just what is going on?

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Terry Chivers says...12:43pm Thu 13 Mar 14

it was interesting to see the Conservatives vote again on block to defer this its true that C Perry did make contact with Council at last minute.

it was interesting to see the Conservatives vote again on block to defer this its true that C Perry did make contact with Council at last minute.Terry Chivers

it was interesting to see the Conservatives vote again on block to defer this its true that C Perry did make contact with Council at last minute.

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